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Banking & Insurance Asked on December 16, 2025

What is the detailed selection process, including the weightage for the Mains Examination and Interview, for the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) post?

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The selection process for the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) comprises three distinct phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.

  • Stage I: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying): An online objective test. Marks are not counted for the final merit list. This stage is strictly for screening candidates for the Main Examination.
  • Stage II: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive): A combined objective and descriptive online test, carrying a total of 225 marks.
  • Stage III: Interview: A face-to-face interaction conducted by the participating organizations, carrying a maximum of 100 marks.
  • Final Merit Weightage: The final merit score is calculated based on the combined marks of the Main Examination and the Interview, converted to a ratio of 80:20 (Main Exam: Interview). Candidates must qualify in both the Main Examination and the Interview separately.
  • Clarification: Provisional allotment to one of the participating Public Sector Banks (PSBs) is based on the final composite score and the candidate's preferences, subject to vacancy and reservation norms.
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